What would be more therapeutic
than sitting in a circle beating out a rhythm as ancient as time? Drumming has
been an integral part of African life for thousands of years as a means of
celebrating life, love and unity. A guaranteed stress-buster, modern-day
drumming is a great way to let loose, have fun and invigorate your mind while
venting the frustrations of your day. "Rhythm is a universal language,
which is why drumming creates a unity that transcends the barriers of culture,
gender, age, religion, and hierarchy", says Catherine Welsh, director of
Drumming SA - a Cape Town organisation that evolved out of a circle of friends
who shared a passion for djembe drumming. since then, Drumming SA has
expanded, and is now made up of a community of several hundred djembe drummers
of various levels of experience. Whether you're a drumming natural or nervous
novice, you can tap into the fun by joining one of their drumming sessions
that'll leave you sweaty and exhausted, but grinning from ear to ear. It's a
great way to meet people, to enjoy as a group of friends or as a corporate
team-building exercise - and the group is now national.